Program Impact

Far + Wise program results are powerful. 100% of our high school seniors graduated in June 2022. Most have gone onto post-secondary education — college, trade, profession training, or military — and are other working in jobs toward careers.

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According to Idaho education news, every year, Idaho students slip further and further behind. And yet…

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100%

100% percent of our class of 2022 graduated high school. Comparatively, Idaho’s average, 4-year graduation rate in the demographic we serve is 70%.

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Most of our students will be the first in their families to graduate high school and many will be the first in their families to finish elementary or middle school.

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We create a culture that supports a love of learning — our goal is that all our students become lifelong learners.

80%

81% of our elementary students were pre-assessed below their grade level; 80% improved their reading levels 1 to 3 grade levels.

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Our students participate in community service each year as part of their commitment to Far + Wise, and report this experience as having a significant impact on their belief in service and community.

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Our students are young leaders, peer tutors, contributing community members.

*Source of Statewide data: Idaho Education News

  • “The [program] has set me up for success in life. [They] have helped facilitate my growth by giving me mentors or resources that can help me see other opportunities with my career. The [program] has given me the opportunities to grow as a person and as a leader.”

    — EDUARDO

  • “My childhood was hard because I was bullied for not knowing English. My parents didn’t go to college; my mom didn’t finish high school and my dad didn’t finish middle school so [the program] helped us a lot… I’m ready to go to college… this is what they’ve been preparing us for… they want to see us move up!”

    — ALEXIA

  • “I was having trouble, my grades needed to go up, all the problems needed to stop… I was behind a whole semester and thanks to the [program], I was able to catch up. Thanks to the program, I’m graduating!”

    — FROILAN

  • “I had a hard time socializing with other people and because I was really shy… I thank [the program] for providing the skills I use today and helping me pursue my dream of going to college.”

    — NICK

  • “The program has helped with college… like 100 times!”

    — OLIVIA

  • “There have been certain points in my life when I flunked classes . . . I learned how to manage my time and be successful, and I wouldn’t have had that if I wasn’t part of the program.”

    — HUGO

  • “The program made my dreams become bigger and the people in the program helped me achieve the mindset that everything is possible if you are determined. Every day I am grateful for being part of [the program]… to be surrounded by people who only want the best for you. I am so lucky. They all want me to succeed and will help me have a great future.”

    — MARIYAH

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